More Reviews

Current Selection
Italy
Reviews for 2019

April 2019 - Italy

April 2019 - Italy
This month's Wine feature is Italian Wines

Italy Reviews

All
Tenuta Cucco 2012 Cerrati Vigna Cucco Barolo Riserva DOCG
95 points
$98
Tenuta Cucco
2012 Cerrati Vigna Cucco Barolo Riserva DOCG
Dusty garnet color. Complex aromas and flavors of wet plaster, anise biscotti, brandied raisins and dried berries, and honeysuckle and apricot with a supple, crisp, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a seamless, layered, long finish with nuances of pomegranate and tomato relish, delicate floral herbs, earth, and cedar with crunchy, earthy tannins and moderate oak flavor. A complex and vibrant, highly structured old-school Barolo that is built to last.
95 points $98
» Read Full Review
Date Tasted:
Castello di Gabbiano 2013 Bellezza Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
93 points
$39.99
Castello di Gabbiano
2013 Bellezza Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
Ruby garnet color. Aromas and flavors of vanilla creme, dates, macerated cherries, tobacco, and menthol with a satiny, vibrant, fruity medium body and a captivating, medium-long finish with accents of leather with moderate oak flavor. A spot-on Chianti with beautiful fruit and spice with a lovely hint of mint.
93 points $39.99
» Read Full Review
Date Tasted:
Pizzolato 2016 Chianti Classico DOCG
92 points
$12.99
Best Buy
Pizzolato
2016 Chianti Classico DOCG
Ruby color. Aromas of mixed berry fruit leather, strawberry, potters clay, rose hip jam, and roasted mushrooms with a crisp, dryish full body and a medium-long black pepper and caramelized squash finish. A tasty and balanced Chianti with great table-appeal.
92 points $12.99 Best Buy
» Read Full Review
Date Tasted:
Aiola 2015 Chianti Classico Riserva
92 points
$18
Best Buy
Aiola
2015 Chianti Classico Riserva
Ruby color. Aromas and flavors of ligonberry jam, toasted crepes, blackberry confection, and olive with a lively, dryish full body and a long finish. A chewy, age-worthy Chianti; structured to last so drink 2023-2035.
92 points $18 Best Buy
» Read Full Review
Date Tasted:
Ruggeri 2017 Giustino B. Extra Dry Prosecco Superiore DOCG
92 points
$32.99
Ruggeri
2017 Giustino B. Extra Dry Prosecco Superiore DOCG
Straw color. Aromas and flavors of apple strudel and banana cupcake with a supple, vibrant, effervescent, fruity medium body and a smooth, delightful, long finish with notes of tropical citrus melange, almond brittle, and minerals with fine, fruit tannins and no oak flavor. A delicious and stylish Prosecco with a come hither quality.
92 points $32.99
» Read Full Review
Date Tasted:
Cavaliere d’Oro 2017 Rosso Terra Siciliane IGT
91 points
$14.99
Best Buy
Cavaliere d’Oro
2017 Rosso Terra Siciliane IGT
Ruby color. Aromas and flavors of black tea, forest fruit scone, chocolate chips, marjoram, and eucalyptus with a vibrant, fruity full body and a medium-long finish with notes of caramel-laden nuts. A chewy Sicilian red with nice complexity to complement the meal.
91 points $14.99 Best Buy
» Read Full Review
Date Tasted:
Villa Puccini 2015 Toscano IGT
91 points
$14.99
Best Buy
Villa Puccini
2015 Toscano IGT
Garnet color. Aromas of opera cake, chocolate-hazelnut spread, and marshmallow cream with a crisp, fruity full body and a medium-long black forest cake and granite finish. An vivid chocolate cake of a wine best enjoyed with great company and a plate a of salumi; creative oak and international style.
91 points $14.99 Best Buy
» Read Full Review
Date Tasted:
Cancello Rosso 2015 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
91 points
$30
Cancello Rosso
2015 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
Ruby color. Aromas and flavors of sour cherry preserves, wet autumn leaves, crushed coriander seed, and black tea with a crisp, dryish full body and a long finish that presents overtones of rhubarb, suede and mint. A restrained, elegant take on Chianti; evolves in the glass.
91 points $30
» Read Full Review
Date Tasted:
Collina San Ponzio 2015 Barolo DOCG
91 points
$48
Collina San Ponzio
2015 Barolo DOCG
Dark garnet color. Interesting aromas and flavors of Turkish incense, olive and pickled pepper relish, and chocolate covered craisins with a supple, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and a smooth, complex, long finish conveying accents of pencil shavings, spiced blackberries, cedar, and soft earth with firm, earthy tannins and moderate oak flavor. A nicely composed Barolo with appealing fruit and oak in a more international style.
91 points $48
» Read Full Review
Date Tasted:
Castello di Gabbiano 2015 Chianti Classico
90 points
$14.99
Best Buy
Castello di Gabbiano
2015 Chianti Classico
Ruby color. Attractive aromas of baked figs, chamomile, poured fondant, and rose hip with a satiny, vibrant, fruity medium-to-full body and a sleek, interesting, medium-length mushrooms finish with moderate oak flavor. A lipsmacking Chianti with great food affinity; should fare quite well after a short slumber in the cellar.
90 points $14.99 Best Buy
» Read Full Review
Date Tasted:
Tenuta Cucco 2014 del Comme di Serralunga dAlba Barolo DOCG
90 points
$65
Tenuta Cucco
2014 del Comme di Serralunga d'Alba Barolo DOCG
Dusty ruby color. Aromas and flavors of chocolate orange peel, spiced pomegranate, and oven roasted tomato with a silky, bright, fruity medium body and a smooth, appealing, medium-long finish with notes of cranberry relish, nutskin, leafy earth, and cedar with fine, dusty tannins. A nice balanced and rewarding Barolo that is drinking beautifully now and will really shine with food.
90 points $65
» Read Full Review
Date Tasted:
Tenuta Cucco 2014 Cerrati Barolo DOCG
90 points
$80
Tenuta Cucco
2014 Cerrati Barolo DOCG
Burnt sienna color. Fruity aromas and flavors of peony, raspberry jam, and mulberry with a satiny, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and an amusing, medium-length finish manifesting shades of black pepper with no oak flavor. A fruit-forward Barolo with great texture and a welcoming style.
90 points $80
» Read Full Review
Date Tasted:
Cavaliere d’Oro NV Prosecco DOC
89 points
$11.99
Best Buy
Cavaliere d’Oro
NV Prosecco DOC
Yellow straw color. Confected aromas of lemon candies, apricot, circus peanut, and pistachio gelato with a glycerous, bright, moderately sweet medium-to-full body and a smooth, medium-length poached pear and banana custard finish with no oak flavor. A rich and fruity, off-dry Prosecco best for an after-dinner cheese course.
89 points $11.99 Best Buy
» Read Full Review
Date Tasted:
Pizzolato 2018 Pinot Grigio
89 points
$11.99
Best Buy
Pizzolato
2018 Pinot Grigio
Yellow color. Citrusy aromas of citron sorbet, sweet almond, and candied oranges with a satiny, crisp, dryish light body and a smooth, breezy pears and Turkish delight finish with no oak flavor. A juicy, fresh and silky pinot grigio that will be fantastic with shellfish.
89 points $11.99 Best Buy
» Read Full Review
Date Tasted:
Cavaliere d’Oro 2016 Toscana IGT
89 points
$14.99
Best Buy
Cavaliere d’Oro
2016 Toscana IGT
Ruby color. Aromas of plump olives, cocoa powder, ripe cherries, thyme, and black pepper with a crisp, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and a medium-long vanilla finish. A nicely nuanced Tuscan blend that will shine at the table; heartily textured for cellar ability.
89 points $14.99 Best Buy
» Read Full Review
Date Tasted:
Pizzolato Fields 2018 Brut Spumante Prosecco
89 points
$14.99
Best Buy
Pizzolato Fields
2018 Brut Spumante Prosecco
Straw color. Aromas of golden apple, pressed flowers, white peach, and mint with a soft, crisp, effervescent, dryish light body and a sleek, medium-length Meyer lemon, sage, and plantain finish. A dry and palate-opening Prosecco that will make a great aperitivo.
89 points $14.99 Best Buy
» Read Full Review
Date Tasted:
Stella Rosa NV Pearl Lux Sparkling Italy
88 points
$22
Stella Rosa
NV Pearl Lux Sparkling Italy
Yellow color. Aromas of lemon balm, sourdough bread, orange blossom, and egg custard with a bright, off-dry medium-to-full body and a quick fruit cup finish. A fizzy pleaser in a lighthearted style; pour atop sorbet or enjoy with cheeses.
88 points $22
» Read Full Review
Date Tasted:
Villa Poggio Salvi 2014 Brunello di Montalcino
88 points
$44
Villa Poggio Salvi
2014 Brunello di Montalcino
Garnet color. Aromas of dried olives, morello cherry, leather, and oaken box with a vibrant, medium-to-full body and a medium-long marinated beets finish. A chewy Brunello that will play well at the table.
88 points $44
» Read Full Review
Date Tasted:
Cantina Colle Moro NV Frizzante Terre di Chieti IGT
87 points
$13.99
Best Buy
Cantina Colle Moro
NV Frizzante Terre di Chieti IGT
Emerald straw color. Aromas and flavors of peach pit, nutskin, and souffle with a supple, crisp, effervescent, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and a sleek, breezy finish manifesting impressions of lemon marmalade on toast and orange and kiwi zest with no oak flavor. A dry and zesty sparkler for the table.
87 points $13.99 Best Buy
» Read Full Review
Date Tasted:
Ruggeri NV Argeo Treviso Prosecco di Treviso DOC
87 points
$15.99
Ruggeri
NV Argeo Treviso Prosecco di Treviso DOC
Straw green color. Aromas and flavors of candied pear, honey, tart candies, and fruit cup with a supple, vibrant, effervescent, fruity light body and a smooth, quick finish with no oak flavor. A light-hearted and crisp prosecco for anytime sipping.
87 points $15.99
» Read Full Review
Date Tasted:
Collina San Ponzio 2017 Bric Dei Pittatori Barbera dAlba DOC
87 points
$21
Collina San Ponzio
2017 Bric Dei Pittatori Barbera d'Alba DOC
Deep purple color. Fruity aromas of raspberry jam and mountain tea with a round, vibrant, fruity medium body and a seamless, medium-length scone and carob finish. A jammy Barbera with gobs of berry aromas.
87 points $21
» Read Full Review
Date Tasted:
Villadoria 2015 Barbaresco DOCG
87 points
$29.99
Villadoria
2015 Barbaresco DOCG
Pale garnet color. Aromas of leather-bound book with a supple, crisp, light-to-medium body and a smooth, snappy tar, rose hips and oregano finish. A dry Barbaresco that embraces the old-world.
87 points $29.99
» Read Full Review
Date Tasted:
Cavaliere d’Oro 2017 Pinot Grigio Valdadige D.O.C.
85 points
$14.99
Cavaliere d’Oro
2017 Pinot Grigio Valdadige D.O.C.
Pale gold color. Aroma of apple pastry with a silky, bright, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and a tingling, breezy light caramel and sea salt finish with a suggestion of oak flavor. A silky, easy drinking white for anytime sipping.
85 points $14.99
» Read Full Review
Date Tasted:
Papale 2014 Primitivo di Manduria
85 points
$24.99
Papale
2014 Primitivo di Manduria
Ruby color. Aromas of chocolate-cherry, vanilla-latte, and plum tart with a velvety, bright, off-dry light-to-medium body and a hot, medium-length blueberry compote, pie crust, caramel, and raspberry sauce finish with moderate oak flavor. Confected sweetness and heat liven up the palate.
85 points $24.99
» Read Full Review
Date Tasted:
12 e Mezzo 2015 Primitivo del Salento IGP
84 points
$14.99
12 e Mezzo
2015 Primitivo del Salento IGP
Black ruby color. Fruity aromas and flavors of blackberry jam, marzipan, toasted coconut, and licorice with a velvety, bright, off-dry medium body and a medium-length finish with accents of honeysuckle. A fruity, velvety wine with kisses of vanilla and sugar.
84 points $14.99
» Read Full Review
Date Tasted:
Cavaliere d’Oro 2016 Chianti Classico
84 points
$14.99
Cavaliere d’Oro
2016 Chianti Classico
Light garnet color. Aromas of nutmeg, cassis, and earth with a silky, lively, medium body and a smooth, brisk underripe cherry, carob, and cinnamon finish with moderate oak flavor. An earthy Chianti to match with creamy pastas.
84 points $14.99
» Read Full Review
Date Tasted:
Stella Rosa NV Extra Dry Prosecco Chardonnay
84 points
$18
Stella Rosa
NV Extra Dry Prosecco Chardonnay
Straw green color. Aromas and flavors of banana creme brulee, pear tart, and rubber band with a supple, vibrant, effervescent, fruity medium body and a sleek, engaging, medium-long finish manifesting touches of honeyed orange and lemon, banana skin, and paper mache with no oak flavor. A super attractive, rich and juicy Prosecco with a boatload of ripe fruit.
84 points $18
» Read Full Review
Date Tasted:
Stella Rosa NV Rosé Flavored Wine Italy
83 points
$14
Stella Rosa
NV Rosé Flavored Wine Italy
Straw color. Aromas and flavors of berry fruit snacks and lemonade with a crisp, cloying light body and a buoyant finish. A blush-hued, candied sparkler for hot-weather fun.
83 points $14
» Read Full Review
Date Tasted:
Giovina 2017 Montepulciano dAbruzzo DOC
81 points
$17.99
Giovina
2017 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC
Ruby color. Aromas and flavors of beeswax candle, anejo tequila, pot roast, roasted peppers and plantains, and cheese with a crisp, dryish watery body and a medium-length finish with touches of minestrone. A meaty-savory wine for stews.
81 points $17.99
» Read Full Review
Date Tasted:
Shortcut: https://www.tastings.com/Calendar-Wine/Review-2019-04-06-Italy.aspx